Obscure Sound — Belgian power-pop act CMON CMON pair bright melodic hooks with crisp guitar work on “New England In Fall,” their first new single in a planned run of four tracks arriving between 2026 and 2028. Produced by UK producer James Brown, the release fol... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday James Brown. You’ve still got the power. Read Stan Demeski (Feelies) in MAGNET on the Godfather Of Soul: The post Happy Birthday James Brown appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Cat Power’s seventh studio album The Greatest turns 20 next year, and to celebrate, the musician born Chan Marshall is releasing a new three-song EP in January called Redux. As a preview, one of those songs is out today, a newly recorded cover o... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday James Brown. You’ve still got the power. Read Stan Demeski (Feelies) in MAGNET on the Godfather Of Soul: The post Happy Birthday James Brown appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — That album cover is some real A24 shit. The image that Abel Tesfaye chose for Hurry Up Tomorrow, the new record where he supposedly bids goodbye to his time as the Weeknd, wasn’t out in the world until the album arrived on streaming services las... more info

Magnet Magazine — Death is not the end. On this day we lost: George Michael (2016), Vic Chesnutt (2009), Eartha Kitt (2008), James Brown (2006), Bryan MacLean (Love, 1998) and Dean Martin (1995). R.I.P. The post The Day The Music Died: George Michael, Vic Chesnutt, Ea... more info

New York Post — It was the ultimate soul-man showtime at the Apollo, raising more than $3 million for the Harlem theater that, for 90 years, has been the music mecca for everyone from Louis Armstrong and James Brown to Tuesday night's honorees Usher and Babyface. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday James Brown. You’ve still got the power. Read Stan Demeski (Feelies) in MAGNET on the Godfather Of Soul: The post Happy Birthday James Brown appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

New York Post — After Godfather of Soul James Brown was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004 — two years before his death — his tresses were foremost on his mind in his treatment. more info

New York Post — James Brown's career made a big comeback after Sylvester Stallone asked him to record a song for 1985’s “Rocky IV.” more info